The Trespasser, Volume 1

The novel opens with a vivid portrait of a writer who has spent years wandering the far reaches of the Empire—Canada, Australia, the French‑Canadian prairies—before settling into a quiet garden in Brittany to craft his story. From this tranquil retreat springs a tale that feels as much a travelogue as a drama, its language scented with sea‑air, figs, and fresh sardines.

At its heart is a young man torn between two worlds. He arrives in England with a restless yearning for a kingdom of his own, yet the rigid customs of the old country clash with the bold, unrestrained spirit he carries from the colonies. As he navigates society’s expectations, friendships, and hidden rivalries, the narrative explores how an outsider’s vigor can both unsettle and enliven a genteel civilization. Listeners will be drawn into his early struggles, feeling the pull of distant horizons and the promise of a new identity.